Exclusive: East Flatbush's Israel Abanikanda drafted by Jets
All-American running back Abanikanda played at Lincoln High School and led the country as a junior at the University of Pittsburgh.
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Apr 30, 2023, 2:19 AM
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55ds agoAll-American running back from East Flatbush Israel Abanikanda was drafted by the Jets in the fifth round with the 143rd overall pick.
Abanikanda played at Lincoln High School and led the country as a junior at the University of Pittsburgh.
News 12's Greg Thompson spoke with Abanikanda at an NFL Draft party in Coney Island.
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